BREAKING: Prosecution, defense panels present arguments over subpoenas for VP Duterte’s bank, BIR, and AMLC records

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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-15 18:42 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Military & Defence, Philippines, Economy & Finance, Law & Courts, Tax & Budget, US Politics, Crime & Justice
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House prosecutor Chel Diokno urged the Senate impeachment court to issue subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank, BIR, and anti-money laundering council records. He argued the tribunal has the exclusive constitutional authority to determine what evidence it may consider. During the prosecution’s oral arguments, Diokno said the constitution gives the impeachment court the “Sole power to try and decide impeachment cases.” In his rebuttal, defense lawyer Michael Wesley Poa said that the anti-money laundering act and the tax code
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